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V858 FLE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,607 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear childseats fitted nearside and offside

sill covers fitted nearside and offside

under tray fitted

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,674 miles

Offside body damage

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,075 miles

Offside passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded and support adrift

Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,635 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded and support adrift

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,750 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,750 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,608 miles

Heavey gauge earth straps on sump have corroded away.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service over due by approx 5,100 mls

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,861 miles

n/s/fdoor mirror glass

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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V858 FLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V858 FLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V858 FLE registered?

V858 FLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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